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Minimum shed size
Posted on 2/6/20 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 2/6/20 at 5:17 pm
Would like some feedback based on you H&G baws’ experience. Looking to add a shed to my house, typical 1/4 acre lot. I don’t expect to be doing anything “in” the shed like woodwork for anything, although I do expect to get some basic tools (chainsaws, pressure washer, miter, etc.) that will be stored in here. Only a push mower as of now. It seems I can go really cheap for a 8x10 metal type, or spend spend like 2-3 times the money for a homemade 12x16 type wood. I don’t want to spend unnecessary money, but don’t want to be busting at the seams either.
So I guess to make things easy, what sizes do you guys have and for work purpose?
So I guess to make things easy, what sizes do you guys have and for work purpose?
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Posted on 2/6/20 at 5:28 pm to jimbeam
My shed is 3'x4.5'
I wish I was lying. Went from a two car garage to a 20x20 workshop with 2 car parking outside that I used for workspace. To a 3'x4.5' shed.
4 months later and I am still working on organization to fit everything in. The tablesaw is becoming a deal breaker, and I use it every couple of weeks.
I wish I was lying. Went from a two car garage to a 20x20 workshop with 2 car parking outside that I used for workspace. To a 3'x4.5' shed.
4 months later and I am still working on organization to fit everything in. The tablesaw is becoming a deal breaker, and I use it every couple of weeks.
Posted on 2/6/20 at 5:29 pm to jimbeam
Twice as big as you think you need.
They fill up fast
They fill up fast
Posted on 2/6/20 at 5:36 pm to Nicky Parrish
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This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 8:01 am
Posted on 2/6/20 at 6:42 pm to jimbeam
1/4 acre lot a 10x12 would be plenty big enough to store all your tools plus some shelving for totes etc. I paid the extra for a Tuff Shed and it’s solid and worth the extra to me.
Posted on 2/6/20 at 7:53 pm to jimbeam
20’x30’, and it will still be too small in a few years...
Posted on 2/6/20 at 10:43 pm to jimbeam
Be sure to check what the size limits are before you need a building permit. In my area, I could build up to 120 sq ft without needing a permit. Just for grins I asked, what if I build two separate 10x12 structures side by size and then connected them? That's legal and doesn't require a permit.
Posted on 2/7/20 at 5:59 am to jimbeam
You can never have too much storage area. At some point, you'll fill it up. Go with twice as much as you think you'll need. You won't regret it.
Posted on 2/7/20 at 6:59 am to jimbeam
Started with a 10x16. Good size for basic lawn equipment and some random storage but I learned quick that it wasn't big enough for projects. Built a 40x60 and so far it's been big enough
Posted on 2/7/20 at 8:12 am to Nicky Parrish
quote:
Three times as big as you think you need. They fill up fast
This for sure. I have three and I still need more space.
Posted on 2/7/20 at 10:29 am to jimbeam
go with 8x10 and you can build it yourself cheaper then buying one
frame the walls at 24" spacing and wrap it in tin, then for roof nail 2x4 in center and half way between it and the walls across the 8ft part and then on top of those in the opposite direction, nail a 10ft 2x4 in center and two 10ft 1x4s, one each, half way between it and the walls then lay tin on the roof. the 2x4 and 1x4 gives it a slope to drain thats still gradual enough to let it lay flat and not kink yet enough to drain well
i built mine all in complete for about $200 total not including the floor since it sat on the driveway
frame the walls at 24" spacing and wrap it in tin, then for roof nail 2x4 in center and half way between it and the walls across the 8ft part and then on top of those in the opposite direction, nail a 10ft 2x4 in center and two 10ft 1x4s, one each, half way between it and the walls then lay tin on the roof. the 2x4 and 1x4 gives it a slope to drain thats still gradual enough to let it lay flat and not kink yet enough to drain well
i built mine all in complete for about $200 total not including the floor since it sat on the driveway
This post was edited on 2/7/20 at 10:34 am
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